Ask PSLS – What do You Like Most About Your PS4?

January 21, 2015
Written by Chandler Wood

Ask PSLS is a feature that sources questions from our community of readers via Twitter, Facebook, the forums, and even your emails. If you have a question for the staff to answer, contact us at any of those channels and you could be featured on the next Ask PSLS, with the possibility of winning a prize for being chosen!

We recently had a piece talking about the 11 reasons you need a PS4, which got us to thinking. What does everyone who owns a PS4 love most about Sony’s newest console? It’s been over a year since it first released, and we’ve had plenty of time to dive into the system’s features, get updates, and perhaps most importantly of all, play games. So with that, here’s what the PSLS staff loves about their PS4s.

The social features of the PS4 are awesome. I love being able to easily share what I am doing, see what others are playing, and interact seamlessly with my friends. Then of course there’s the games. People say that the first year has been lacking on PS4, but I haven’t been left wanting much this first year. I have been very happy with the selection thus far, and the massive variety of titles that have come out.

I think the most valuable asset on the PS4 is its ability to seamlessly move between your game session and the PS4’s UI. Given the amount of time it took for the PS3 to move between the XMB and a game, it was almost impossible to keep up conversations or send invites on the fly.

Chat has never been easier with the DS4. I use the HyperX gaming headset and love the fact that all I have to do is plug it into the controller. Not only are they comfortable, I never have to worry about charging them. The fact that you can use just about any headphone with a mic by just plugging it into the controller is genius.

It’s a tie between the Sharing functionality and the DualShock 4’s built-in audio jack. I mostly use the Share button to take screen captures for reviews. It makes our screenshot galleries a bit more personal. Being able to play a game without disturbing anyone at night is a great feature as well, though.

I agree with Mack. I’ve had some great laughs with people, sharing ridiculous gaming moments by uploading clips and photos on social media. All it takes is the press of a button!

What do you love most about the PS4? Remember to send us questions for Ask PSLS on Twitter, Facebook, the forums, and email. Be sure to check back next Wednesday to see what question the PSLS staff will be answering!